The Burning Times
Testament · The Spitfire Collection [2007]
Was burn all you witches burn
Some mothers burned, burned alive
Hear the children cry...
Children Crying... mothers dying...
Some would die the innocent
Some would die a whore
Some so scared the children fled
Confused by this world
Why... they don't want to
Burn... alive...
Caught in the burning times
When all the witches died
Still hear the children crying
The burning times...
Some say when you float a witch
You set free their soul
I've always said... burn the bitch
My spoken words of old
Why... they don't want to
Burn... alive
Caught in the burning times
When all the witches died
Still hear the children crying
The burning times...
Back in time the punishment
Was burn all you witches burn
Some paid the price of their crimes
Caught in the burning times
Why... they don't want to
Burn... alive...
Caught in the burning times
So many people died
Still hear the children crying
The burning times...
Caught in the burning times
Caught in the burning times
Caught in the burning times
The Burning Times - Testament
Released on the 2007 compilation album The Spitfire Collection, 'The Burning Times' stands as a defining track in the heavy metal canon, showcasing Testament's signature blend of technical precision and melodic aggression. The song exemplifies the band's evolution during the late 1990s and early 2000s, characterized by complex riff structures and powerful vocal delivery that became hallmarks of their discography. As a staple of the thrash and groove metal genres, the recording captures the raw energy and rhythmic drive that influenced countless subsequent acts. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft anthemic material that resonates with fans of the genre, cementing their legacy as pioneers of modern heavy metal.